Scalia! Scalia!
This Cold Night Lyrics
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You make me wanna cry
You're so cold
How haven't you died?
Inconsistent
To say the least
You sit where you stand
Scalia scalia
You make me wanna cry
You're so cold
How haven't you died?
Scalia scalia
You're running out of time
How does it feel?
History's not on your side
Inconsistent
To say the least
You sit where you stand
You stand at your seat
The song "Scalia! Scalia!" by This Cold Night is a commentary on the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The lyrics express the singer's frustration and disbelief at Scalia's actions and decisions. The repeated phrase "You make me wanna cry, you're so cold, how haven't you died?" showcases the singer's disdain for Scalia's resistance to progress. The first two lines, "Scalia, Scalia, you make me wanna cry, you're so cold, how haven't you died?" could be interpreted as the singer questioning how someone so backward-thinking and unwilling to evolve can still hold such a position of power.
The next verse, "Inconsistent, to say the least, you sit where you stand, you stand at your seat" could be interpreted as a commentary on Scalia's conservative views. His views were not always consistent, and he stood by his opinions, even though they were unpopular. The song offers no solutions, leaving the listener to make their interpretation of what the lyrics mean.
In summary, This Cold Night's song "Scalia! Scalia!" is a critique on the late Justice Antonin Scalia and his conservative ideologies. The song expresses frustration and disbelief at his decisions and views, with the repeated phrase "You make me wanna cry, you're so cold, how haven't you died?" showing the singer's disdain for his resistance to progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Scalia scalia
Addressing Justice Scalia, emphasizing his importance in the context of the song
You make me wanna cry
Expressing the emotional impact that the artist feels as a result of Justice Scalia's actions or beliefs
You're so cold
Describing Justice Scalia's demeanor or character as lacking in warmth or compassion
How haven't you died?
Questioning how Justice Scalia has managed to maintain his position of power for so long, despite any perceived flaws or inconsistencies
Inconsistent
Highlighting Justice Scalia's apparent lack of consistency or predictability in his judicial or political decisions
To say the least
Indicating that Justice Scalia's behavior or actions are even more concerning or problematic than the term 'inconsistent' implies
You sit where you stand
Observing that Justice Scalia holds a position of power and influence as a Supreme Court Justice, even as he may push for changes or policies that the artist disagrees with
You stand at your seat
Echoing the previous line and emphasizing the fact that Justice Scalia's position grants him a certain kind of authority and status
You're running out of time
Suggesting that Justice Scalia's time in power or on the Supreme Court may soon be coming to a close
How does it feel?
Asking how Justice Scalia is coping with the possible end of his influential career
History's not on your side
Implying that Justice Scalia's legacy or impact may not be viewed favorably or positively by future generations, and that his actions may not be seen as aligning with what is morally right or socially just
Contributed by Nicholas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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